The next James Bond movie finally has a director. In an interview with Metro New York, Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle confirmed rumors that he would step into the director’s chair for the as-yet-untitled Bond 25. "We’ve got an idea [for Bond 25], John Hodge, the screenwriter, and I have got this idea, and John is writing it at the moment," he said. "And it all depends on how it turns out. It would be foolish of me to give any of it away." (Hodge is a frequent collaborator of Boyle's, working with him on Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, The Beach, Trance, and T2 Trainspotting.)

The search for a director for Bond 25—which will likely be Daniel Craig’s last time playing 007—has been long and perilous. Last summer, Deadline reported that three finalists had emerged for the job: Blade Runner 2049’s Denis Villeneuve, Hell or High Water’s David Mackenzie, and Dead Set’s Yann Demange. Better luck next time, guys!

In the end, Danny Boyle ultimately emerged as a favorite for the role, and you can see why. Like Sam Mendes, who helmed both Skyfall and Spectre—the two highest-grossing Bond movies ever—Boyle is an acclaimed, Oscar-winning director who has also demonstrated a knack for pulpy action.

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